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Sampling strategies for natural resources and the environment. (English) Zbl 1129.62113

Chapman & Hall/CRC Applied Environmental Statistics. Boca Raton, FL: Chapman & Hall/CRC (ISBN 1-58488-370-7). xx, 474 p. (2008).
Publisher’s description: Written by renowned experts in the field, this volume covers the sampling techniques used in ecology, forestry, environmental science, and natural resources. The book presents methods to estimate aggregate characteristics on a per unit area basis as well as on an elemental basis. In addition to common sampling designs, such as simple random sampling and list sampling, the authors explore more specialized designs for sampling vegetation, including randomized branch sampling and 3P sampling.
One of the book’s unique features is the emphasis on areal sampling designs, including plot / quadrat sampling, Bitterlich sampling, line intersect sampling, and several lesser known designs. The book also provides comprehensive solutions to the problem of edge effects. Another distinguishing aspect is the inclusion of sampling designs for continuums, focusing on the methods of Monte Carlo integration.
By presenting a conceptual understanding of each sampling design and estimation procedure as well as mathematical derivations and proofs in the chapter appendices, this text promotes a deep understanding of the underpinnings of sampling theory, estimation, and inference. Moreover, it will help to reliably sample natural populations and continuums.

MSC:

62P12 Applications of statistics to environmental and related topics
62D05 Sampling theory, sample surveys
62-01 Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to statistics
62-06 Proceedings, conferences, collections, etc. pertaining to statistics
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